Lee Greenwood net worth

Net Worth: $10 Million

About Lee Greenwood

It has been reported that the overall size of Lee Greenwood net worth reaches as high as 10 million dollars, as of right now. Lee Greenwood became well known because of his career in country music. He started his career in 1962 and since that time, he has become one of the most successful country music artists. More than 20 albums of his have been released, sales of which have also added up to the total amount of Lee Greenwood net worth. More than 35 singles of the artist have placed on the Billboard country music charts.
His most popular single is claimed to be “God Bless the USA”, which became his signature song. Originally, the song was released in 1984 and regained its popularity during the Gulf War in 1991 and the attacks of September 11 in 2001. The song also became his highest charting single as it landed in the 16th place on the Billboard Hot 100. The sales of it have also added up to the overall estimate of Lee Greenwood net worth.
Seven other singles of his have landed in the 1st place in charts, such as “Somebody’s Gonna Love You”, “Dixie Road”, “Don’t Underestimate My Love For You”, “”Going, Going, Gone”, “I Don’t Mind the Thorns (If You’re the Rose)”, “Mornin’ Ride” and “Hearts Aren’t Made to Break (They’re Made to Love)”.

In 1983, Lee Greenwood released another successful single called “I.O.U.”. The song landed in the Top 5 on the adult contemporary charts as well as the 53rd place on the Hot 100.
The singer was born in 1942 in Los Angeles, California. When his parents divorced, he was raised by his mother on the poultry farm in Sacramento. When he was seven years old, Lee Greenwood joined a church choir. In 1969, he became a member of the Chester Smith Band, with which he appeared on TV. After that, Lee Greenwood collaborated with country music singer Del Reeves. In 1962, Lee Greenwood created his own group called The Apollos. Later, the name of the group was changed to Lee Greenwood Affair. They played mostly pop music and performed in Las Vegas. Paramount label released a few records by this group. In the 1970s, however, the group stopped performing together. Then, Lee Greenwood moved to Las Vegas, where he continued his singing career during nights and worked as a blackjack dealer during the day.
In 1981, Lee Greenwood signed a contract with MCA’s Nashville division. The first single, which he recorded for this label, was called “It Turns Me Inside Out”. Another single was called “Ring On Her Finger, Time on Her Hands”, which became more successful as it landed in the Top 10 on country music charts. In the early 1980s, the singer became recognized for his hit called “God Bless the USA”. He has performed this song in many events. Thus, all of this music career has not only made his name more recognized, but also increased the overall estimate of Lee Greenwood net worth.